Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035)
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 52 | 56 | 7.69 | 1 | 2 | 3 | United States | 39400 | 43700 | 0.0 | 1000 | 1300 | 2700 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 36.52 | 25.43 | 29.87 | 35.91 | 42.49 | 50.10 |
| Alaska | 43.92 | 33.92 | 39.45 | 44.37 | 49.10 | 54.78 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 43.84 | 33.65 | 39.67 | 44.46 | 49.24 | 55.64 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.